# Joy Meditation: Choosing Joy in the Present Moment

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Podcast: [The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550)
Published: 2026-05-15T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of choosing joy, not as a reaction to events, but as a steady presence within. We begin by settling into the breath, allowing awareness to deepen and the body to soften. From here, the practice gently invites you to consider what it means to choose joy, even in the midst of ordinary or challenging circumstances. Rather than seeing joy as something that comes and goes, you are guided to experience it as a deeper quality of being, distinct from fleeting emotions such as excitement or elation. Through awareness of the breath and simple reflection, you are invited to rest in this quieter form of joy, one that brings steadiness, clarity and openness. As the meditation unfolds, this sense of joy begins to extend outward, becoming something you can carry into the rest of your day. This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you reconnect with a deeper sense of peace, presence and joy. This meditation supports emotional balance, positivity and inner calm. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:15 – Choosing peace 01:05 – Choosing joy 01:55 – The bell 03:35 – Awareness of the breath 04:20 – Deepening into stillness 05:08 – Joy as more than reaction 05:22 – Experiencing joy within 06:45 – Choosing joy 07:05 – Joy beyond circumstances 07:20 – Joy and elation 08:30 – Bringing joy into the day 09:00 – Sharing peace and joy 09:35 – Breathing in peace, breathing out joy 11:35 – Resting in awareness 13:04 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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